Summary
The Colombian military conducted an airstrike on a suspected rebel camp in the province of Guaviare, resulting in the deaths of 19 people. The camp targeted was linked to a dissident group of the Farc led by Iván Mordisco, involved in drug trafficking. Colombia's President Gustavo Petro approved the strike after peace talks with the group failed.
Key Facts
- The airstrike killed at least 19 people in a suspected rebel camp.
- The attack targeted a dissident faction of the Farc, involved in drug trafficking.
- President Gustavo Petro authorized the strike after peace talks with the group broke down.
- The camp was allegedly led by Iván Mordisco, a key dissident rebel leader.
- Mordisco's group was involved in illegal mining, extortion, and drug trafficking.
- Three people were detained, and three children were freed during the operation.
- Colombia is undergoing pressure from the U.S. to combat drug trafficking.
- The U.S imposed financial sanctions on President Petro, who criticized U.S. anti-drug operations.
